v3.25.2
Investments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Investments [Abstract]  
Investments
Note 4 – Investments


The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of investment securities at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

June 30, 2025
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Allowance
for Credit
Losses

   
Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                             
U.S. agency securities
 
$
58,632
   
$
11
   
$
(3,984
)
  $ -    
$
54,659
 
U.S. treasury securities
   
105,391
     
142
     
(3,794
)
    -      
101,739
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
   
103,339
     
5
     
(9,651
)
    -      
93,693
 
Corporate obligations
   
11,255
     
252
     
(599
)
    -      
10,908
 
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities
   
182,286
     
305
     
(11,941
)
    -      
170,650
 
Total available-for-sale securities
 
$
460,903
   
$
715
   
$
(29,969
)
  $ -    
$
431,649
 

December 31, 2024
 
   
   
     
     
 
Available-for-sale securities:
                             
U.S. agency securities
 
$
58,594
   
$
6
   
$
(5,113
)
  $ -    
$
53,487
 
U.S. treasury securities
   
126,220
     
6
     
(5,724
)
    -      
120,502
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
    103,137       4       (8,239 )     -       94,902  
Corporate obligations
   
11,206
     
297
     
(1,065
)
    -      
10,438
 
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities
    160,380       232       (14,029 )     -       146,583  
Total available-for-sale securities
 
$
459,537
   
$
545
   
$
(34,170
)
  $ -    
$
425,912
 


The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and length of time, which individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 (in thousands). As of June 30, 2025, the Company owned 294 securities whose fair value was less than their cost basis.

June 30, 2025
 
Less than Twelve Months
   
Twelve Months or Greater
   
Total
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair
Value
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
U.S. agency securities
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
50,003
   
$
(3,984
)
 
$
50,003
   
$
(3,984
)
U.S. treasury securities
   
-
     
-
     
92,018
     
(3,794
)
   
92,018
     
(3,794
)
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
   
5,614
     
(262
)
   
80,155
     
(9,389
)
   
85,769
     
(9,651
)
Corporate obligations
   
385
     
(1
)
   
6,404
     
(598
)
   
6,789
     
(599
)
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities
   
46,891
     
(787
)
   
79,342
     
(11,154
)
   
126,233
     
(11,941
)
Total securities
 
$
52,890
   
$
(1,050
)
 
$
307,922
   
$
(28,919
)
 
$
360,812
   
$
(29,969
)

December 31, 2024
                                   
U.S. agency securities
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
51,470
   
$
(5,113
)
 
$
51,470
   
$
(5,113
)
U.S. treasury securities     5,553       (11 )     110,992       (5,713 )     116,545       (5,724 )
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   
4,186
     
(39
)
   
86,773
     
(8,200
)
   
90,959
     
(8,239
)
Corporate obligations     345       (33 )     6,970       (1,032 )     7,315       (1,065 )
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities
   
35,044
     
(817
)
   
82,425
     
(13,212
)
   
117,469
     
(14,029
)
Total securities
 
$
45,128
   
$
(900
)
 
$
338,630
   
$
(33,270
)
 
$
383,758
   
$
(34,170
)


Allowance for Credit Losses – Available for Sale Securities


The Company measures expected credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities when the Company does not intend to sell, or when it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be a maturity. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For available-for-sale debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Company considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this evaluation indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, equal to the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Economic forecast data is utilized to calculate the present value of expected cash flows. The Company obtains its forecast data through a subscription to a widely recognized and relied upon company who publishes various forecast scenarios. Management evaluates the various scenarios to determine a reasonable and supportable scenario, and utilizes a single scenario in the model. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.


The allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities is included within Investment securities available-for-sale on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded within Provision for credit losses on the consolidated statement of income. Losses are charged against the allowance when the Company believes the collectability of an available-for-sale security is in jeopardy or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. There was no allowance for credit losses for available for sale securities as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.


Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $2,198,000 and $2,135,000 at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and is included within accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheet. This amount is excluded from the estimate of expected credit losses. Available-for-sale debt securities are typically classified as nonaccrual when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about the further collectability of principal or interest. When available-for-sale debt securities are placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed.


There were no sales of available for sale securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.


The following table presents the net gains (losses) on the Company’s equity investments recognized in earnings during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025 and  2024, and the portion of unrealized gains for the period that relates to equity investments held at June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Equity Securities
 
2025
   
2024
   
2025
   
2024
 
Net gains (losses) recognized in equity securities during the period
 
$
32
   
$
(87
)
 
$
21
   
$
(32
)
Less: Net losses realized on the sale of equity securities during the period
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(4
)
Net unrealized gains (losses)
 
$
32
   
$
(87
)
 
$
21
   
$
(28
)


Investment securities with an approximate carrying value of $368.2 million and $340.4 million at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds, certain other deposits and borrowing lines.


Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.   The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at June 30, 2025, by contractual maturity, are shown below (in thousands):

 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale debt securities:
           
Due in one year or less
 
$
44,674
   
$
43,964
 
Due after one year through five years
   
124,116
     
118,614
 
Due after five years through ten years
   
88,060
     
80,790
 
Due after ten years
   
204,053
     
188,281
 
Total
 
$
460,903
   
$
431,649